Knackwurst vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Knackwurst and Italian sausage?
- The amount of Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Zinc in Italian sausage is higher than in Knackwurst.
- Italian sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 23% more.
We used Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Calcium
+90.9%
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Iron
+116.7%
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Magnesium
+63.6%
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Phosphorus
+73.5%
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Potassium
+52.8%
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Sodium
-20.1%
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Zinc
+44%
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Copper
+33.3%
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Selenium
+63%
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Calcium
+90.9%
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Iron
+116.7%
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Magnesium
+63.6%
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Phosphorus
+73.5%
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Potassium
+52.8%
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Sodium
-20.1%
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Zinc
+44%
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Copper
+33.3%
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Selenium
+63%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin E
+128%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+82.2%
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Vitamin B2
+66.4%
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Vitamin B3
+52.3%
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Vitamin B6
+94.1%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin B12
+10.2%
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Vitamin K
+112.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1
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Vitamin E
+128%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+82.2%
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Vitamin B2
+66.4%
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Vitamin B3
+52.3%
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Vitamin B6
+94.1%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin B12
+10.2%
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Vitamin K
+112.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+17.3%
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+24.4%
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Protein
+72.3%
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Carbs
+33.4%
Equal in Fats - 27.31
Protein:
11.1 g
Fats:
27.7 g
Carbs:
3.2 g
Water:
55.3 g
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2.7 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
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2.17 g
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Water
+17.3%
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+24.4%
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Protein
+72.3%
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Carbs
+33.4%
Equal in Fats - 27.31
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+33.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+20.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.195
Saturated Fat:
10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.92 g
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+33.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+20.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.195
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.2g | 4.17g |
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| Protein | 11.1g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 27.7g | 27.31g |
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| Carbs | 3.2g | 4.27g |
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| Calories | 307kcal | 344kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 0.66mg | 1.43mg |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 98mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 199mg | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 930mg | 743mg |
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| Zinc | 1.66mg | 2.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 13.5µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 44IU | 41IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.342mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.734mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.32mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.33mg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.18µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 3.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.432mg | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.639mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 0.874mg | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 1.01mg | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.276mg | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.501mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.639mg | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.314mg | 0.577mg |
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| Cholesterol | 60mg | 57mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.21g | 10.195g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.81g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.92g | 3.518g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Knackwurst is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015000000000001g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins